# Astronomy (A.S. Degree Major)

Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Astronomy

Source: https://sccollege.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog/program/astronomy-as-spring-2019

The Associate of Science degree in Astronomy provides a foundation in astronomy and physics for students planning to transfer into a baccalaureate program in astronomy, astrophysics or astronomy education leading to a career in astronomy and/or physics research, education, or technology and programming.

### Program Courses & Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Astronomy, AS** | | 25 |
| **: Complete all of the following** | | 4 |
| ASTR 100L | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| ASTR 102 | Introduction to Stars and Galaxies | 3 |
| **: Complete at least one of the following rules** | | 3-6 |
| ASTR 103 | Introduction to the Solar System | 3 |
| ASTR 112 | Introduction to Cosmology | 3 |
| **: Complete all of the following** | | 18 |
| CMPR 120 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| PHYS 250A | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 5 |
| PHYS 250B | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 5 |
| PHYS 250C | Physics for Scientists and Engineers III | 5 |

### Learning Outcomes

-   Demonstrate an understanding that science is based on observations of the universe and how it is used to understand some basic phenomena of our world.